Help me figure out my next dry goods purchase.

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  1. aere

    aere Astrea Snail

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    Good Evening Everyone!


    I have a 125g tank now, that is approaching its 4th week of cycling. Everything seems to be in line as far as testing the water goes. I currently have....

    125g tank, 6 foot wide single drilled, two returns

    40g sump w/filter sock and 3 pieces of live rock, no lighting

    mag 9.5 drive return pump

    SCA-302 skimmer 180 Gallon Fresh Saltwater Fish Tank Protein Skimmer SCA 302 Needle Impeller | eBay

    3x reefbreeder LEDs reefbreeders

    3x Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050GPH

    2x Hydor Koralia Evolution 550GPH for behind rocks

    Fluval e-series heater 300 watt Hagen Fluval E-Series Electronic Aquarium Heater

    API test kits (reef master and saltwater)

    Kent Marine salt

    Just MB7 and essential elements for additives

    100 pounds dry/60 pounds live, with about 2 inches of live sand

    I have 1 cleaner shrimp, 6 hermits and 6 snails and that is it.

    I am looking for input on what to add as far as dry goods next, if you were me what would you buy? lets say no more than 300:)
     
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  3. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    I would get some better test kits for Calcium, Mag, & Alk (I suggest Red Sea Pro kit), along with a phophate checker (Hanna). And a controller as well. You can get a basic controller for around $200 (I suggest Reef Angel, but there are a few other choices as well). Total for all should be around $300 :)